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FN05 HNY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,987 mi
Last recorded141,987 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 141,987 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 134,347 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

offside outer sill slightly corroded outside prescribed areas

rear brake discs inner surface slightly corroded / scored

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Fail 15 Oct 2015 134,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

offside outer sill slightly corroded outside prescribed areas

rear brake discs inner surface slightly corroded / scored

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,922 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2014 77,922 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,631 miles

WATER LEAKING FROM WATER PUMP AREA

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,351 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,351 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC PITTED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,367 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,367 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,281 miles

borderlione pass wipermark front screen

cracks to rear lamps watewr in o/s/r .meet requirements at time of test

parking brake travel long

temp repair n/s headlight

Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

borderlione pass wipermark front screen

cracks to rear lamps watewr in o/s/r .meet requirements at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,519 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged but rear view visiable

Fail 2 Jul 2008 37,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel high adjustment required

nearside mirror glass damaged but rear view visiable

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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FN05 HNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN05 HNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN05 HNY registered?

FN05 HNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FN05 HNY safe to buy?

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